Eau Claire County, Wisconsin Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Eau Claire County are typically available through the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office. They may be accessed via the Sheriff's Office website or by visiting the office in person. Public access to these records may be subject to certain restrictions under Wisconsin's public records law.

To obtain a criminal background check in Eau Claire County, you should contact the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau. You can request a background check online through their website or by submitting a request form. The process involves a fee and may require personal identification details for the individual being checked.

You can look up sex offenders in Eau Claire County by using the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and provides an online search tool. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location to find registered sex offenders in the area.

You can register to vote in Eau Claire County online at myvote.wi.gov, in person at the Eau Claire County Clerk's office at 721 Oxford Avenue, or at your polling place on Election Day using same-day registration. If registering by mail or online before an election, your registration must be received by the third Wednesday before Election Day (20 days prior). Wisconsin requires photo ID to vote, and absentee ballots can be requested through the MyVote Wisconsin portal or by contacting the County Clerk at (715) 839-4801.

Property records in Eau Claire County can be searched online for free through the Register of Deeds Mix system at co.Menomonie.wi.us/departments/register-of-deeds, which provides access to deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded land documents. The county also offers a GIS parcel viewer with property boundaries, assessed values, ownership information, and aerial imagery. For certified copies of documents or property tax records, contact the Register of Deeds at (715) 839-4801 or visit 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire. Fees for certified copies are $4.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Eau Claire County can be obtained from the Eau Claire County Register of Deeds at 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703, phone (715) 839-4801. The fee is $20.00 for a certified copy, and in-person requests are typically processed immediately while mail requests take 7-10 business days. Alternatively, you can order statewide Wisconsin vital records through the Wisconsin Department of State Vital Records Office online at dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords or through VitalChek for expedited service. Applicants must provide valid photo ID and proof of eligibility (immediate family member, legal representative, or direct tangible interest).

Business records in Eau Claire County can be accessed through several sources depending on the type of license or registration. For trade name (DBA) registrations, contact the Eau Claire County Clerk at (715) 839-4801 or visit 721 Oxford Avenue. For business entity searches including corporations and LLCs, use the free Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions database at www.wdfi.org/apps/CorpSearch. Municipal business licenses are administered by local city clerk offices, including the City of Eau Claire Clerk for businesses operating within city limits. Professional licenses are issued by Wisconsin state licensing boards, and information is available through the respective state agency websites.